Tom Gandy remains on course to challenge for his first island men’s golf championship after beating leading qualifier Alex McAuley in Tuesday’s last-16 match play at Ramsey Golf Club.

The Rowany member was in fine form as he defeated the Island Games gold medallist 5 and 4 on an evening of cracking action at the northern venue.

Paul Lowey continued the defence of his title by beating Stephen Skillicorn 6 and 5 while Kevin Moore’s return from injury gathered pace as he got the better of Robert Noon 4 and 2.

Elsewhere, two former champions went head-to-head and it was Tom Harris who emerged triumphant over Peter Glover 7 and 5, while Daryl Callister’s ominous form continued as he saw off Peel footballer Daniel Bell 4 and 2.

Danny Foulis successfully kept the Ramsey flag flying high on his local course as he triumphed over Phil Christian 2 and 1, while Lee Morgan edged past good friend Mark Pugh 3 and 2 and Jonathan Corke beat Andrew Challenor 2 and 1.

Last 16 match play results:

Paul Lowey beat Stephen Skillicorn 6&5

Kevin Moore beat Robert Noon 4&2

Lee Morgan beat Mark Pugh 3&2

Jon Corke beat Andrew Challenor 2&1

Tom Harris beat Peter Glover 7&5

Daryl Callister beat Daniel Bell 4&2

Danny Foulis beat Phil Christian 2&1

Tom Gandy beat Alex McAuley 5&4

The men’s quarter finals will take place this evening (Wednesday) starting at 4.30pm and the draw is as follows:

4.30pm - Paul Lowey v Kevin Moore

4.40pm - Lee Morgan v Jonathan Corke

4.50pm -Tom Harris v Daryl Callister

5pm - Danny Foulis v Tom Gandy

These matches will be followed by the women’s quarter-finals:

5.10pm - Shirley Price v Jane Gaines

5.20pm - Kayleigh Dawson v Joy Morris

5.30pm - Lynda Simpson v Ruth Pigott

5.40pm - Breeshey Jansen v Catherine Cassidy